Petition and appeal of the Six Nations, Oneida, Stockbridge, etc. to the Government of the United States

A powerful voice from the margins of American history, Petition and Appeal of the Six Nations, Oneida, Stockbridge, etc. to the Government of the United States by John Anthony preserves the solemn and urgent words of Indigenous nations seeking justice, recognition, and redress from the U.S. government. Written in the nineteenth century during a time of broken treaties and forced displacement, the document embodies the dignity and resilience of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and allied tribes, whose appeals for fairness echo across generations.

Anthony’s work brings together the language of diplomacy, faith, and sorrow, presenting the reasoned pleas of nations betrayed by promises yet steadfast in their pursuit of peace and sovereignty. It stands as both a historical record and a moral testimony, reminding readers of the enduring struggle for Indigenous rights and the humanity that persisted amid systemic injustice.

Profoundly moving and politically significant, this text remains an essential document for understanding the legal, ethical, and emotional dimensions of early Native–U.S. relations, preserving the collective voice of those who refused to be silenced.

Complete edition of John Anthony’s record of the Six Nations’ petition to the U.S. government

Documents 19th-century Indigenous diplomacy, justice, and resistance

A foundational text in Native American history and advocacy

Essential for readers of U.S. history, Indigenous studies, and political reform literature